So I don't know if you've ever heard the song 'The race is on' by George Jones, but this chapter reminded me of it. 😊 Good song, good chapter, I'm thoroughly enjoying your story. Can't wait to see how Sirius decides to deal with his newfound knowledge.

Author's Response: hiya, no i haven't heard of that song, but having looked it up it is quite fitting! I'm so glad you are enjoying the story, especially given its now rather old I appreciate your review all the more! I hope you will continue it. Thanks very much, nice to hear from you!
Cheers
^.^

As promised, I'm here reading 'Stuck,' listening to Debussy (because you kept mentioning it and I got curious) at eleven at night because you have me stuck (heh, get it? stuck? yeah...) on your story. I'm glad they got it sorted so quickly - I absolutely despise when authors prolong things like that out of pure character stubbornness. Brava! 10/10

I have a major problem with this story, however. Lily's eyes were green, and she was known for her kindness. Taking out those two things, not a bad start to HPFF. Good luck in your writing pursuit!

Author's Response: Thank you for taking the time to read this! I'm sorry, I had a bit of a brain fart and somehow forgot her eyes were green (I don't know how, I've read the books over ten times!). Also, I know Lily was known for her kindness, I just wanted to show something different than what other stories showed. But thanks again for reading!

Fascinating. I can see that you put a lot of work into this - it definitely shows. I find it so difficult to believe that Tom Riddle may have ever had any kind of relationship, but twisted as he was, he was still a man. Good story.

Author's Response: Yeah, I think I read somewhere that Tom couldn't love because of the nature of his conception, but he had to have SOMETHING there as a teenager. What teenage boy doesn't? ;)

I love that you address being a lefty in the wizarding world. It never occurred to me that that could completely screw up the wand movements - and being a lefty myself, that's a very important thing to think about. ;)

Not bad - the beginning was really well written,
but the grammar deteriorated a tad towards the
middle to end. Otherwise - I like the idea. It's
nice to see a Sirius depicted as wanting a
relationship, instead of running away from one
every chance he gets.

Author's Response: Thanks :) The two parts were written at different times, quite a long time between them. I suppose I didn't edit it enough. I might work on something similar, if ppl like the idea of it.

Author's Response: Thank you so much! Yes, I liked that one too. The old romantic in me wanted the happy ending, so I gave them one, even if they both had to die to get there. Glad you liked it!
cheers Mel

Well, I'm over here bawling my eyes out (my husband laughing at me, of course), so clearly you didn't fudge this chapter up. Well written - or else you wouldn't have me crying like this.

Author's Response: Thank you. It's a huge relief to read that response to this chapter, because even after so many years I'm still not really happy with it. But if I could make you cry - and sorry about that, by the way - then clearly I'm not as bad at this as I thought.

One of my absolute favorite HP Marauder fics, I might almost print it so I can read it wherever instead of just on my computer lol.

Author's Response: Aw, thanks! I think these chapters are a little filler=ish, but then again I know what's coming so I'm lulling people into a false sense of security. But thank you so much, I really love to get reviews like this as it makes me think I'm not wasting my time with this writing malarkey.

Oh but yes, I quite possibly am insane. Certainly not ruling that one out. :)

I think it was a great idea - it never occurred to me to really wonder how James ended up as Head Boy, I just figured it was because he was that brilliant. You definitely made him seem on par with the professors, very capable and commanding. Something about Sirius and James fending off a hundred dementors just makes a girl go weak at the knees. :D

Author's Response: Yes it does a bit, doesn't it? So does the protective side - or at least it does with me. Thakns for the feedback!